Hackers Exploiting ‘SSHole’ Authentication Bypass in OpenSSH
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The initial exploitation attempts are attributed to botnets and crypto miners, but other threat actors are expected to follow suit. The post Hackers Exploiting ‘SSHole’ Authentication Bypass in OpenSSH appeared first on SecurityWeek .
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- WeaknessAuthentication bypassA flaw that lets someone in without valid credentials.
- TechnologyOpenSSHThe most widely used SSH implementation, shipped with Linux, macOS and Windows.
- AttackBotnetA network of hijacked devices that an attacker controls remotely, often routers and cameras.
- ConceptExploitCode or a technique that turns a software flaw into something an attacker can actually use.
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